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King Raven Trilogy by Stephen R. Lawhead

Posted on May 4, 2013 by harperj

Bran is the lackadaisical son of the king of Elfael, Rhi Brychan, in the land of the Cymric (what we know as Wales). With the death of his father and the steady encroachment of Norman invaders, Bran has become a … Continue reading →

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The Somnambulist by Jonathan Barnes

Posted on March 27, 2013 by harperj

At the end of the Victorian period, Edward Moon is a stage magician and detective whose fame is fading away. Trying to restore his former glory, he and his assistant, the Somnambulist (fancy name for sleepwalker), get caught in a … Continue reading →

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Ripper by Stefan Petrucha

Posted on March 11, 2013 by harperj

How far would you go to know the truth about your father? When orphan Carver Young discovers a letter written by his father, he becomes caught up in the hunt for a notorious killer who just may hold the keys … Continue reading →

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Dodger by Terry Pratchett

Posted on February 3, 2013 by harperj

In Victorian London, Dodger is a 17-year-old rogue who makes his living through thievery and toshing (i.e. scavenging the sewers for valuables). In his world, Dodger knows everyone and everyone knows Dodger. A moment of heroics alters the course of … Continue reading →

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A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Posted on January 19, 2013 by harperj

Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, is here. The Dragon Reborn and his allies have gathered together to fight the Dark One and his Shadow.  Will it be enough? Will the Dragon be able to stop the Dark One from destroying … Continue reading →

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The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny

Posted on November 21, 2012 by harperj

Our world is just a Shadow of the one true reality, Amber. It is for the throne of Amber that nine brothers plot and scheme. Throw in a hero with a strong sense of duty and a sarcastic wit, colorful … Continue reading →

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The Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey

Posted on October 15, 2012 by harperj

When the world was created, it only housed 148 levels.  To keep the world structured and orderly, rules were established to protect the status quo. The first rule is never mention that you would like to go outside. This is … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Black Widowers by Isaac Asinov

Posted on September 28, 2012 by harperj

What do a cryptologist, patent lawyer, artist, writer, chemist, math teacher, and their waiter do when they get together? Why solve mysteries of course! At least, that is what they do in the mind and imagination of Isaac Asimov in … Continue reading →

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Thieftaker by D.B. Jackson

Posted on September 3, 2012 by harperj

It is 1767 and rebellion is on the horizon. There is a great deal of unrest between the American Colonies and the British Crown. In the midst of this unrest, a young girl is murdered without a mark left on … Continue reading →

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Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations, 1) by Michael J. Sullivan

Posted on July 23, 2012 by harperj

Stealing a sword, even if it is magical, should be a simple thing. Especially for Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater, thieves who specialize in accomplishing the impossible. But when this simple task leads to their being framed for the murder … Continue reading →

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